FINC - 201. Managerial Finance I

3 credit(s)
An introduction to the principles of financial management. This course focuses on understanding the role of finance within the firm, with an emphasis on decision making to maximize the value of the firm. Areas of study include conducting a financial analysis of the firm, using financial planning and forecasting techniques to make decisions about future desired actions, the role of financial markets, determining the value of financial assets such as a firm’s stock, and deciding what projects the firm’s money should be invested as part of the capital budgeting process. Personal finance topics such as planning for retirement and establishing and maintaining a person’s creditworthiness will also be included.

Prerequisite(s): ACCT 200 and BAAS 130.
Equivalent: FINC 301.
Attribute: BUS, ISP.